Month: April 2008

Brussels Journal April 28, 2008 French President Nicolas Sarkozy says he will decide by late 2008 or early 2009 whether France will fully rejoin the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). It is one of the more important issues left unresolved at the recently concluded Bucharest Summit, where Sarkozy proclaimed: “I reaffirm here France’s determination to […]

Forbes April 28, 2008 The European Central Bank has stuck to its guns by not cutting rates, but its received mounting pressure from rising inflation and little impact on prices. Meanwhile analysts in the United States are anticipating a quarter-percentage point rate cut on Wednesday. more

Greentech Media April 25, 2008 The EU is considering whether to investigate a complaint that the U.S. biofuel subsidy is driving European producers out of business. The European Biodiesel Board on Friday asked the union to impose a punitive tariff. more

International Herald Tribune April 24, 2008 In a major shift in policy, Poland, long considered a close ally of the United States, wants the European Union to beef up its military role by having its own independent planning headquarters and more say over military issues, according to the Polish defense minister. more

Monday Morning April 23, 2008 The billionaire, set to take up a third stint as premier, said the crucial economy portfolio would go to Giulio Tremonti, who served in the role under Berlusconi’s previous government. Praise and criticism of the poll result poured in last Tuesday, with US President George W. Bush saying he was […]